Silicone Ink: The Premium Choice for High-Performance Apparel
When it comes to decorating 100% polyester performance apparel, not all inks are created equal. Traditional plastisol inks work well for many applications, but when you need a print that stretches, lasts, and feels as good as the garment itself, silicone ink stands in a class of its own.
At Screenplay, we offer silicone ink printing for customers who want premium performance without compromising durability or comfort.
What Is Silicone Ink?
Silicone ink is a specialized screen printing ink designed specifically for performance fabrics, especially 100% polyester athletic apparel. Unlike traditional inks that sit rigidly on top of the garment, silicone ink moves naturally with the fabric, creating a print that's exceptionally soft, flexible, and built to withstand demanding use.
Whether it's a team jersey, athletic brand, or corporate performance polo, silicone ink delivers a premium finish that customers can see—and feel.
Why Choose Silicone Ink?
Stretches With the Fabric
Performance apparel is made to move. Your decoration should too.
Silicone ink stretches with the garment, helping prevent cracking, peeling, or breaking even during intense activity.
Ideal for:
- Athletic uniforms
- Compression apparel
- Stretch performance fabrics
- Activewear
Ultra-Soft Hand Feel
One of the biggest advantages of silicone ink is how comfortable it feels.
Instead of leaving a thick or heavy print, silicone ink creates an incredibly smooth, lightweight finish that maintains the comfort of premium performance apparel.
Your customers won't just see the decoration—they'll barely feel it.
Built to Last
Performance garments go through repeated washing, stretching, and daily wear.
Silicone ink is engineered to resist:
- Cracking
- Peeling
- Fading
- Wash wear
The result is a decoration that continues looking great long after other prints begin to show wear.
Perfect for 100% Polyester Apparel
Many modern athletic garments are manufactured using 100% polyester performance fabrics.
Silicone ink was developed specifically for these materials, making it an outstanding choice for moisture-wicking shirts, athletic jerseys, training apparel, and performance polos.
If your project involves high-performance fabrics, silicone ink is often the best solution available.
Great Applications
Silicone ink is an excellent choice for:
- Team uniforms
- Athletic apparel
- Activewear brands
- Promotional products
- Corporate performance apparel
- Outdoor and fitness apparel
- Premium retail brands
Why Screenplay?
Choosing the right ink is only part of creating an exceptional finished product.
At Screenplay, our experienced production team works closely with promotional product distributors to recommend the best decoration method for every project. Whether that's traditional plastisol, water-based printing, silicone ink, embroidery, DTF, or another specialty application, our goal is simple:
Help you deliver products your customers will love.
Because every garment, fabric, and project is different, we'll help you select the decoration method that delivers the best combination of appearance, durability, and performance.
Ready to Upgrade Your Next Project?
If you're decorating 100% polyester performance apparel and want a print that stretches, lasts, and feels incredible, silicone ink may be the perfect solution.
Contact Screenplay today to learn whether silicone ink is the right choice for your next project. Our team is happy to answer questions, provide recommendations, and help you create apparel that's built to perform.